Kristen Bird, MS, LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

I use cognitive behavioral and structural strategies for grief and loss. The use of differential grief processing in families is utilized. Each person's grief and loss process is unique and I honor each client by meeting them where they are at in the process of acceptance. I assist by modifying ruminating thoughts and help develop coping strategies.

Whitney Johnson, MAMFT, LPC, NCC

Licensed Professional Counselor

I work with clients to find acceptance of the painful losses they have experienced in their lives. Clients often come to therapy stuck & unable to move forward due to losses they have endured. Therapy can greatly benefit clients experiencing grief & loss issues. We work together to process the loss, discuss stages of grief & begin working towards deeper healing & acceptance. We never fully "get over" the losses in our lives, but we learn how to accept them & move towards a healthier view of the loss. Beginning the healing process is not a quick fix but also is not something that takes too long either. You can heal! I would be happy to talk with you more about my approach to grief and loss!

Renew Therapy Associates, PLLC

Renew Therapy Associates

Have you lost someone that is very close to you in the past year? Are you still having difficulty enjoying things that you once enjoyed before they passed away even though you think enough time has passed? At Renew, we would be happy to help you to process the loss that you have experienced. There are ways to remember your loved without becoming overwhelmed by feelings of grief and loss.

Gina LaFrazza, Psy.D.

Licensed Psychologist

Grief and loss is a specialty area for Dr. LaFrazza. She works with individuals as well as groups who have experienced loss in their lives. She sees clients in various stages of grief and who have lost parents, children, friends, and even pets. She provides a safe space for clients to work through unresolved emotions related to their loss at a pace which feels comfortable to them. Dr. LaFrazza helps clients plan for and find meaning in life after loss.

Nicole Imbraguglio, Psy.D.

Licensed Psychologist

There is a range of emotions involved when there is a major loss, whether that loss was a death or the end of a relationship. Not all your reactions may fit neatly into “stages” and that is okay. Many people are hesitant to pursue grief counseling because they fear that “moving on” means forgetting their loved one or giving up on a dream. Counseling after a loss can help to find a balance of honoring what you lost and deciding what you would like your life to be like now. Grief is a personal process and counseling can help you feel comfortable to go at the pace that is right for you.

Lindsay Patterson, MSW, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Grief and loss can take on many forms and look different ways. We most often think of grief as the death of a loved one and while this is true, grief and loss can be much more common in our lives. We can experience it through break-ups, job loss/change, our children moving out, and other life transitions. I strive to validate and normalize each client's experience and help you realize that your grief is real.

Lisa Cloyd, Ph.D.

Licensed Psychologist

Grief and loss may be a normal part of life, but that doesn't mean that it is simple or easy. One of the most important things to experience when grieving is someone who is willing and able to listen to you. Often, caring others are so overwhelmed that they don't know how to respond, leaving the grieving person feeling alone and possibly stuck. I will be here for you to walk through this journey with you, providing a listening ear and helping you explore what you need to only when you are ready in order to travel through the grief process in a health fashion.

Eve Cribbs, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Clients with eating disorders must grieve the loss of their thin fantasy if they are to recover successfully. I challenge clients to address what beliefs they have long held about who they will be, how they will feel, what opportunities they will have and satisfaction they will achieve when they are thin. I ask them to reach for those things now, in the bodies they currently have instead of waiting until that day when they see themselves as "good enough". Believing that they must be thin to deserve good in their lives keeps them stuck . The willingness to grieve the thin fantasy allows them to offer a bit of what they really crave, unconditional love.

Katherine Good, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

We all experience grief and loss but many people do not recognize it as such. I help people identify their sense of loss and then I give them tools to help in their recovery process. I provide empathy and normalization as well as genuine positive regard. I listen in a nonjudgmental fashion which helps people work through their struggles and grief.

Beth Holloway, MA, LPC

Beth Mumford Holloway

I work with clients using Cognitive Behavior Therapy allowing them to explore the positive and negative aspects of their loss. My work with those who are grieving the death of a loved one includes story telling to celebrate their loved one life. We often craft a letter together to provide opportunity for communicating unexpressed feelings, thoughts and personal needs since the loss. It is important for clients to understand that the stages of grief are not on a linear path. I encourage those experiencing loss to use proper self-care, allowing themselves to grieve over time.

Mike Garrett, Ph.D, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Dr. Mike Garrett and Christian Counseling Associates in Raleigh have a strong reputation for helping individuals and families work through the grief and loss process. Many families have found comfort and support in working through this complicated transition of life. Dr. Mike is also closely affilitated with the ministry of Griefshare and strongly supports the training and support group efforts.

Katherine Cato, M.A., LPC, CEAP

Licensed Professional Counselor

When you experience loss, it is normal to feel clumsy, confused, and overwhelmed or numb at times. Many people feel hopeless and worthless, and sometimes guilty and "left behind". My practice is focused on couples, and we often face our losses together as a couple. Counseling can help you learn how to be there for each other during your grieving.
Counseling can help you if you desire to:
Get the support you need to recover from loss.
Identify the stages of grief and your progress through them. Find out what to expect, so you can stop wondering if your grief is "normal".
Let go of painful guilt and shame about your losses, while building hope and renewed interest in your future.

Susan Miller, PhD, LPCS, NCC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Dr. Miller provides grief and loss counseling from a caring, compassionate, and understanding mentality. After a loss of a loved one, whether human or animal, it is helpful to talk to a trained professional who specializes in the stages of loss. Through support, a listening ear, talk therapy, and eclectic approaches, Dr. Miller's goal is to help the client through this extremely delicate time.

Meredith Stokke, MC, NCC, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

I specialize in treating grief and loss, and believe that counseling after losing a loved one can be a helpful, healthy and effective way to process feelings and work towards healing. I like to educate my clients about grief, because there are many misconceptions about grief. I walk with people through their pain and work hard to help them honor and memorialize their loved ones as they work hard to keep living their lives with purpose and value.

Tina Lepage, Psy.D.

CEO of Group Psychology & Psychiatry Practice Serving the Triangle for Over 10 Years; Licensed Psychologist

Losing someone you have loved is very painful. Many difficult emotions may arise such as fear, anger, shock, uncertainty about your own mortality, guilt, etc. It is normal and natural to go through a period of time where you feel the loss at a very deep level. It is important to let yourself feel the loss instead of avoiding or coping with it in unhealthy ways. It is also important to know that these feelings will lessen, and you may find that your loss may turn into an opportunity for deep discovery. Everyone is different; therefore, everyone’s length of time and style of grieving is different. But, there is no shame in asking for support if you feel your grief is causing a significant chan

Katy Sampson, Ph.D.

Licensed Psychologist

The experience of losing a cherished friend, family member or loved one can be overwhelming. Feelings of sadness, anger, loneliness and even numbness are common during the grieving process. I help clients explore, process and find a way to better understand and cope with grief through supportive counseling set at the client's pace. I will assist you with getting through the day-to-day challenges after loss in addition to working towards long term healing.

Jonathan Gerard, DMin

Rabbi, DMin

Feelings of grief and loss are normal--up to a point. When a client comes for help because their grief is interfering with their lives beyond a reasonable mourning period, it is often caused by the "loose strings" and uncompleted issues in a relationship which now can never be healed. My goal in helping people with grief involves helping them to accept their loss by living the life their loved one would want them to live and, in doing so, to honor the highest values of their loved one--whose voice is now living within the client.

Tammy Holcomb, LPCS, CEDS, NBCCH

Licensed Professional Counselor

Much of life is about dealing with loss. We learn a great deal about ourselves by how we respond to these losses. Often, we do not allow ourselves the time to grieve. Due to this, we often find ourselves overwhelmed with emotions at a single loss, because it triggers years of accumulated losses. I work with clients to help them find closure and a way to move forward into their life.